FMN | October 31st, 2016

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October 31, 2016

Vol. 18 No. 22

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Colbert Relocates Flexo Operations by Greg Kishbaugh

SuperCorrExpo Storms Into Orlando by Len Prazych More than 6,000 converters, suppli- ers, spouses and guests stormed into “the happiest place on Earth” from Saturday, October 15, toThursday, Oc- tober 20, for the long-awaited Super- CorrExpo 2016 in Orlando, Florida. In his opening comments to the throng of attendees awaiting the cut- ting of the ribbon that would allow them onto the 150,000-square-foot exhibition floor of the Orange Coun- ty Convention Center, Larry Mon- tague, TAPPI President and CEO, recognized those responsible for making the event on the corrugated industry’s biggest stage a reality. Industry Anticipation “Unbelievable,” exhorted Mon- tague to the crowd. “And thank you for attending the most anticipated event in four years, where approxi- mately 6,000 attendees have come from 71 countries to learn about and visit with 348 exhibitors.” AICC President Steve Young ad- dressed attendees and mentioned it

C olbert Packaging Corporation, Lake Forest, Illinois, a manu- facturer of folding cartons, rigid setup boxes and paper- board specialty products, plans to move its f lexographic packaging operation and related warehousing services to Kenosha,Wisconsin.

The company’s flexographic operations will move to a brand new 173,000-square-foot building with 18 loading docks sitting on 16 acres of land. Colbert opened a 45,000-square-foot flexo facility in Lake For- est, Illinois, in 1998, and opened an additional 25,000-square- foot f lexo operation in Libertyville, Illinois, in 2011. The (Cont’d on Page 9) Colbert announced its move to a new facility at an event with ( left to right ) Scott Beightol, event emcee, of Michael Best & Friedrich; Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker; Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser; Nancy Colbert MacDougall, Chairman of Colbert Packag- ing; Jim Hamilton, President of Colbert Packaging; and Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian.

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Global Packaging To Reach $82 Billion In 2021 The retail-ready packaging market will reach $82.0 billion by 2021, according to new research from Smithers Pira.The rise is based on a 4 percent annual growth from $62.8 billion in 2015. The areas with highest rate of expansion are Asia-Pacific and Africa, which currently boast 6 percent annual growth. “Shorter print runs are seen as a key factor driving the retail-ready packaging (RRP) market, as more re- tailers and brand owners are looking to promotional marketing to boost sales,” said Stephen Harrod, au- thor of the Smithers report.“These promotions result in unpredictable demand for packaging in general – including RRPs – creating a premium on short runs and quick response to orders.” Roll-To-Roll Printing Market To Reach $27 Billion By 2024 Roll-to-Roll Printing Market size was valued at around $14.5 billion in 2015 and may reach $27.1 billion from 2016 to 2024, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 14 percent, according to a new report from Global Market Insights.

TLMI Recognizes Environmental Winners

The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc. (TLMI) recognized Spencer, Massachusetts-based FLEXcon and Mason, Ohio-based Constantia Flexibles for their environmental leadership during TLMI’s an- nual awards dinner held on October 18. TLMI’s Environmental Leadership Award recog- nizes both a converter and a supplier member each year that consistently demonstrated a commitment to progressive environmental practices across a range of areas. FLEXcon was recognized for incorporating sustain- able business practices into its operations. Beyond developing eco-friendly products, FLEXcon imple- mented an Environmental Management System (EMS) to reduce its environmental impacts and increase its operating efficiency. FLEXcon has been LIFE certified since 2011. Constantia Flexibles was honored for SpearRC, a cost-effective pressure sensitive label that is recog- nized by both the Association of Postconsumer Plas- tics Recycling (APR) and the European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) to be fully compatible with the PET recycling process.

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Mark Andy Installs First Digital Series In Europe

Following its presence at Labelexpo Americas in Chicago, Illinois, Mark Andy confirmed that the first of its Digital Series hybrid solutions to be sold in Eu- rope has been installed at Arti-Bau in Poland. Found- ed in 2009 as an adver tising and over seas employment agency, Arti-Bau specializes in the pro- duction of four-color digital labels, which it sells into the domestic Polish market and exports to nearby Germany and other EU countries. The Digital Series press, recently installed at Arti- Bau's plant in Sleza, some 400kms south west of War- saw near the Czech border, will add to the company's existing capacity for short run, fast delivery of labels, tickets, and tags, all of which can be personalized as required. The solution is a 13-inch web width with CMYK+W and two flexo stations. Options include a web turnbar, laminator, cold foil, and a Compact Par- allel Web Translator for multi-layer structures. Global Printing Inks Market To Grow At 5.42% The global printing inks market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 5.42 percent during the period 2016-2020, according to a new report fromTechnavio. Saica Group Acquires Americk Packaging Subject to approval by the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Saica Group will acquire 100 percent of the Irish owned Americk Packaging Group of companies. Consisting of six manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK, employing 691 staff plus additional operations PP Global and Starfish Brand Solutions who operate as independent brands in the same market. The group achieved a combined turnover in 2015 of around £110 Million. Formed more than 70 years ago, Saica is a family owned business. A market leader in Europe, its core focus has been the development of sustainable solu- tions for the recycled paper and board packaging mar- ket. Saica’s owners are intent on adding other packaging solutions to its portfolio. With more than 8,000 employees and presence in Spain, Italy, Portugal UK, Ireland, Turkey and Luxembourg, Saica produces 2.5 million tons of recycled paper per year. Saica’s four divisions include recycled paper production for corru- gated cardboard; recyclable materials recovery; produc- tion of corrugated packaging; and flexible packaging.

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was the fifth time AICC has had the pleasure of part- nering with TAPPI on the jointly sponsored event. “When we first started in the late 1990s, the vision was to create a show for the industry, by the industry, and this dream has seen its culmination this year,” he said.“This is a record year for this show and we have you, our converters, to thank, as well as the communi- ty of suppliers who have supported this show.” Demonstrating Leadership Roger Mills, Chairman of TAPPI’s Corrugated Divi- sion, announced that the winner of the TAPPI Corru- gated Division Leadership and Service Award was Doug Muller, President of The Haire Group, for his outstanding leadership and exceptional service to the corrugated industry. Muller has served as chair- man of eight different TAPPI committees and was chairman of two TAPPI local sections. Steve Landaal, President of Landaal Packaging and Chairman of the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation, welcomed the organization’s newest “Dis- tinguished Leader” into its circle, Jim Haglund of Min- neapolis, Minnesota-based Central Package & Display. SuperCorrExpo 2016 kicked off its second day with keynote speaker Ron Sasine, Principal of Hudson

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Colbert Moves ( Cont’d from Page 1)

Kenosha, Wisconsin, facility will replace both these current operations.The company’s headquarters, however, will remain in Lake Forest. This new facility will also have the distinction of being the largest of Colbert’s three manufacturing plants, surpassing the facility in Elkhart, Indiana. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. has authorized Colbert Packaging to receive up to $850,000 in state tax credits over the next three years, contingent upon the number of jobs Colbert Packaging creates and the amount of capital invest- ment the company makes during that time. Reported- ly, the agreement requires Colbert to have 108 workers within three years, said a spokesman for the Wisconsin Development Corp.Colbert’s flexo opera- tions currently employs 65 people. High Impact Kenosha County provided $250,000 from its High Impact Fund designed to give companies incentives to create jobs in Kenosha County, according to an an- nouncement from the Milwaukee 7 regional econom- ic development group. Colbert held an event earlier this month at the site of the new property. In attendance were Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and several local elected offi- cials, including Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser. Colbert was originally founded in 1959 when Charles Colbert bought the property and assets of Kroeck Paper Box, which was founded in 1892. Orig- inally located in Chicago, Illinois, the company moved to Melrose Park, Illinois, when Colbert pur- chased Franklin Folding Box.The company moved its corporate offices and folding carton operations to Lake Forest in 1986. “We started the flexo division 18 years ago and have since been through two expansions.We’re excit- ed to be making this significant investment for ex- pansion that will be the footprint for our projected growth into 2020 and beyond,” said Jim Hamilton, President of Colbert Packaging. Sun Chemical, DIC Acquire Gwent Electronic Materials Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC, have acquired Gwent Electronic Materials, a manufacturer of conductive inks, pastes and powders for the print- ed electronic market. With the acquisition of the United Kingdom-based company, Sun Chemical will expand its global position in the printed electronics marketplace.

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People & Places

I NTERNET D IRECTORY

Nilpeter Bob Loescher has joined Nilpeter as Northeast

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Senior Sales Consultant. Loescher has more than 20 years of industry tech- nical and application knowledge and is an FTA FIRST Certified Implemen- tation Specialist. E.C. Shaw David J. Nuñez has been added to the Sales and Marketing Team of E.C. Shaw Company. Nuñez will serve as

AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.

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the Center of Excellence for the corrugated packaging market and is charged with the development and im- plementation of the latest in corrugated technologies. Esko To Sponsor Clemson’s PACK EXPO Exhibit Esko will sponsor Clemson University’s Consumer- Driven Package Design exhibit, a show-floor event at PACK EXPO International and Pharma EXPO 2016, November 6–9 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illi- nois. Clemson’s interactive exhibit (Booth N-4543) will explore the impact of packaging on consumers. The Clemson booth will include multiple interac- tive stations including an immersive virtual reality shopping experience and advanced eye tracking soft- ware. Participating attendees will receive an email with their results in the form of aggregated >Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16

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